"My thoughts are to play up until the end of 2011 in December and then close out my career. I am going to finish it here in Corinthians," Ronaldo revealed in this afternoon's interview.

"This year has been very complicated for me, on account of the injuries. I need to regain the affection and love that the Corinthians support held for me. Playing one year more will be hard on my body, but I need to give this to the fans."